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Seven killed as thunderstorms and tornadoes rip through US states

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes have killed at least seven people across several US states from Oklahoma to Indiana, according to the Associated Press.
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed two fatalities in McNairy and Obion Counties due to the weather, as reported by the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.
Forecasters warned of significant flash flooding and historic rainfall, predicting up to 15 inches over the coming days, as stated by the National Weather Service.
Tornado emergencies were declared in Arkansas, where damage was reported in 22 counties, amid warnings affecting over 90 million people across multiple states.

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Weather leads to Amtrak cancellations in Midwest

A late-running northbound City of New Orleans hurries through Matteson, Ill., on May 21, 2020. The train has been cancelled in both directions April 4 and 5. David Lassen CHICAGO — A major, slow-moving storm has led to a flurry of Amtrak cancellations today (Friday, April 4) in the Midwest. Cancellations today, according to the Amtrak Alerts social media feed, include: — Both directions of the Texas Eagle between St. Louis and Marshall, Texas; —…

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Kentucky 9-year-old dies walking to bus stop after being swept away by floodwaters

By Alex Suckow Click here for updates on this story FRANKFORT, Ky. (WLKY) — A boy is dead after being swept away by floodwaters in Kentucky, police say. Frankfort police said it happened around 6:30 a.m. Friday in the Hickory Hills area. They said the boy, now identified as 9-year-old Gabriel Andrews, was walking to a school bus stop when he was caught up in floodwaters. “My heart breaks for the family,” Gov. Andy Beshear said during a news …

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Deadly storm brings new rounds of tornadoes and flash floods, escalating risk

Another dangerous day of weather is expected Friday from the southern Plains to the Ohio Valley, with the warning level for strong tornadoes increasing, even days into what has already been a prolonged storm event.

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Five dead as Tennessee braces for more severe weather

(The Center Square) – At least five people have died and that number is expected to increase after severe storms hit the western and middle portions of Tennessee.

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The Daily Item

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South and Midwest hit by potentially catastrophic rains and floods while reeling from tornadoes

Parts of the Midwest and South are facing the possibility torrential rains and life-threatening flash floods. The fresh storms on Friday come as many communities are still reeling from severe tornadoes that destroyed whole neighborhoods and killed at least seven…

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"Catastrophic" Flooding, Tornadoes Threaten Central, Eastern US; Cold Blast To Follow

A rare and dangerous weather pattern is unleashing a barrage of life-threatening flash flooding and severe tornadoes across the central and eastern United States, with AccuWeather forecasters warning of “catastrophic” risks to lives and property. The relentless onslaught of storms, fueled by an atmospheric river from the Caribbean and Gulf, is expected to continue through […] “Catastrophic” Flooding, Tornadoes Threaten Central, Eastern US; Cold …

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